Bangladesh’s Shakib Al Hasan celebrates with teammates after taking the wicket of South Africa’s Aiden Markram throughout ICC Cricket World Cup 2023. — ReutersBangladesh scheduled to play their 4 group matches in India.BCB requests ICC to think about relocating Bangladesh’s matches. ICC asks BCB to rethink request as itinerary already introduced.
Bangladesh’s cricket board stated on Tuesday it had repeated its refusal to journey to India for subsequent month’s T20 World Cup throughout talks with the ICC governing physique.
With ties tense between the 2 international locations, Bangladesh needs the Worldwide Cricket Council (ICC) to shift their World Cup video games from India to co-hosts Sri Lanka, citing safety issues.
The World Cup begins on February 7 and Bangladesh are scheduled to play their 4 group matches in India.
The row erupted on January 3, when India pressured Bangladesh quick bowler Mustafizur Rahman to give up the Indian Premier League (IPL).
Mustafizur, who has performed within the IPL for different groups in earlier editions, was snapped up at public sale in December by Kolkata for greater than $1 million.
His sacking sparked fury in Dhaka.
On Tuesday, throughout a video convention with the ICC, the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) stated it had “reiterated its request for the ICC to consider relocating Bangladesh’s matches outside India”.
Political relations between India and Bangladesh soured after a mass rebellion in Dhaka in 2024 toppled then-prime minister Sheikh Hasina, an in depth ally of New Delhi.
India’s overseas ministry final month condemned what it known as “unremitting hostility against minorities” in Muslim-majority Bangladesh.
Bangladesh’s interim chief, Nobel Peace Prize winner Muhammad Yunus, has accused India of exaggerating the dimensions of the violence.
“The BCB reaffirmed its position regarding the decision not to travel to India, citing security concerns,” the BCB stated in an announcement.
“While the ICC highlighted that the tournament itinerary has already been announced and requested the BCB to reconsider its stance, the Board’s position remains unchanged.”
The ICC haven’t commented.
The BCB stated discussions with the ICC proceed to “explore possible solutions”, it added, however that it “remains committed to safeguarding the well-being of its players, officials and staff”.
Bangladesh, led by Litton Das, are positioned ninth within the ICC T20 rankings.
They’ve performed all 9 editions of the match, however have by no means certified for the semi-finals.
